TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Henry Dachowitz, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: September 03, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 171-25 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO.175-24 ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2024.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Resolution No.171-25 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget adopted on September 16, 2024.
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Background:
The purpose of this request is to amend the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget to account for items that were not anticipated, or measurable at the time of original budget adoption. Per Florida State Statute (FSS) 166.241, the City’s Adopted Budget may be revised with a Budget Amendment approved by the City Commission. Provided below is a summary of the budget changes staff is recommending. The attached Resolution and Exhibit A provides details of the proposed changes.
General Fund (001) $21,752.12 change
Public Works / Engineering
Request to amend the budget to cover CRA approved funding for a Project Manager in the Engineering Division
The transfer amount requested is $21,752.12
Funding Source: CRA Contribution & Donation funds
Transfer to support building maintenance and improvements at Old School Square and remove paint from the pavers in the Pride Intersection
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $15,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Finance
Transfer in to cover the cost of 2 positions: Police Payroll Coordinator and Budget Coordinator-Fire
The expense to expense departmental transfer-in to Finance requested is $111,079.75
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Neighborhood & Community Services
Transfer to acquire trash receptacle lids to replace damaged lids throughout the Downtown District
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $7,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Fire
Transfer out to cover the cost of 1 position: Budget Coordinator-Fire
The expense to expense departmental transfer-out from Fire requested is $68,175.36
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Transfer to cover the cost of replacing essential equipment - Patient Care Stretchers
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $41,921.35
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Transfer to cover additional cost due to increased holiday pay obligations and anticipated overtime
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $70,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Police
Transfer out to cover the cost of 1 position: Police Payroll Coordinator
The expense to expense departmental transfer-out from Police requested is $42,904.40
Funding Source: No change in the General Fund
Recreation Impact Fee Fund (117) No change
Transfer to cover the cost of upgrading the water line at Seacrest Soccer Field
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $30,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the Recreation Impact Fee Fund
Neighborhood Services Fund (118) No change
Transfer to allocate funds for additional employee overtime cost
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $2,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the Neighborhood Services Fund
Opioid Settlement Fund (123) $158,000 change
Police
Transfer allocating Opioid Settlement Funds into the proposed Police programs per City Commission
The transfer amount requested is $78,000.00
Funding Source: Opioid Settlement Fund Deferred Revenue
Fire
Transfer allocating Opioid Settlement Funds into the proposed Fire programs per City Commission
The transfer amount requested is $80,000.00
Funding Source: Opioid Settlement Fund Deferred Revenue
General Construction Fund (334) $155,000 change
Transfer to cover construction delays, thus requiring an extension of CEI services
The transfer amount requested is $155,000.00
Funding Source: Prior Year Surplus from the General Construction Fund
Water & Sewer Fund (441) No change
Transfer to cover position reclassifications related to staff upgrades and union increases
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $106,000.00
Funding Source: No change in the Water & Sewer Fund
Stormwater Utility Fund (448) No change
Transfer to cover Lakeview Drive drainage improvement construction delays, thus requiring an extension of CEI services
The expense to expense transfer amount requested is $52,019.00
Funding Source: No change in the Stormwater Utility Fund
Cemetery Fund (475) $15,290 change
Transfer to bring a purchase order to the full value of service needed and to cover a clerical error
The transfer amount requested is $15,290.00
Funding Source: Prior Year Surplus from the Cemetery Fund
The attached Exhibit A provides details of the proposed changes.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
See Exhibit A appended to Resolution No. 171-25
Timing of Request: Approval of this request will properly amend the budget, as listed in Exhibit A.